Intensity of care (IC) and nurse-workload (NW) for noninvasive ventilation (NIV): the experience of a respiratory high dependency unit (RHDU)

R. Scala, I. Archinucci, G. Guadagni, G. Coniglio, M. Naldi (Arezzo, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Noninvasive mechanical ventilation in acute respiratory failure - impact of technical developments, location and indication
Disease area: Respiratory critical care

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